Course content

The course includes the development of professional knowledge about guidance and instruction. Central to the course are training and knowledge about counseling strategies and methods, individual and group learning processes, in schools and in companies. The course includes introductory perspectives on guidance that are important to the teacher's relationships and communication in the learning room. In addition, the focus is on the student's reflection on and development of his / her own guidance practice based on customized training.The course also includes knowledge about conflict and conflict management.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of guidance and instruction
• has knowledge of guiding learning processes individually and in groups
• has knowledge of communication and interaction in groups
• has knowledge of guidance strategies and guidance methods in school and business training
• has knowledge of college guidance
• has knowledge about conflict and conflict management.

Skills

The student

• can map, justify and plan guidance and instruction
• can lead and guide learning processes individually and in groups
• can guide and instruct pupils and apprentices based on tailored training
• can use different guidance strategies and methods in training in school and business
• is able to reflect and develop their own guidance practice in collaboration with fellow students and colleagues
• is able to use different strategies for conflict management

General competence

The student

• can assess the quality of guidance and instruction in vocational and vocational training
• is able to reflect on and develop their own counseling practice in meeting students '/ apprentices' assumptions, interests and needs
• is able to build relationships and collaborate with colleagues on guidance and instruction
• has basic insight into and critical attitude towards central ethical issues

Learning methods and activities

The course includes teaching on campus as well as emphasizing work requirements between the sessions. The forms of work alternate and may include lectures, workshops, dramatization, group work, discussions, presentations, etc. All teaching and practice is compulsory. The course covers both pedagogy and professional didactics.

Compulsory assignments

• Assignments
• Compulsory participation in teaching

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

Passed professional subjects in the first year of study in three-year vocational teacher education. The prerequisite knowledge must be met to start the course.

Credit reductions